Can a central vacuum be installed in an existing house?
A central vacuum can be installed in virtually any house. The easiest houses are single story with basements or open attics. In multiple story houses, a way to get the pipe from the first floor to second floor and possibly attic must be found. A chase running from the basement to the attic is the best option. Return ducts are another possibility if local building codes permit this. Sometimes it is possible to run the pipe in the corners of closets or along the garage wall. The last alternative is to cut a small section of drywall to drill the holes and run the pipe.
